Cherokee Word of the Day: Flower
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ᎠᏥᎸᏍᎩ
a-tsi-lv-s-gi
"Flower"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-tsi-lv-s-gi (ᎠᏥᎸᏍᎩ) means Flower in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-tsi-lv-s-gi. 'Tsi' sounds like the 'chee' in 'cheese'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏥᎸᏍᎩ ᎤᏬᏚᎯ.
English: "The flower is beautiful."
Cultural Context
Many wildflowers are used in Cherokee herbal medicine and for making dyes.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #136 — Flower
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